RODGERS AND Hammerstein's "Cinderella" is the first theatrical production to be presented at Long Reach High School.
The musical, based on the fairy tale written by Frenchman Charles Perrault, is directed by Robin Brumm.
Performances will be at 7: 30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a 2: 30 matinee Sunday. Kristi Hallis is Cinderella and Meghan Splaine plays the mean stepmother.
Samantha Kassir and Michelle Catania play Cinderella's nasty stepsisters.
Elizabeth Zundel is the fairy godmother who makes Cinderella's dreams come true.
Prince Chris Ross is the hero.
Alex Perry is the king and Tiffany Stone portrays the queen.
Matt Brewrink is the herald. Matt Atkins is the chef, and Robin Siskind plays the steward.
This is an opportunity to enjoy theater -- and support the new high school.
Admission is $5 at the door.
Spring dance
SWORD's annual Spring Dance is April 18.
The group, sponsored by St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic parish, serves those who are separated, widowed or divorced.
Music by the popular "Greatest Hits DJ" will be from 8 p.m. to midnight at Kahler Hall in Harper's Choice Village Center.
A cash bar is planned. Tickets are $10. Information: 410-381-0391.
The biking season
Parents are invited to attend the 7: 30 p.m. program, "Spring Time for Bike Safety," Thursday at Stevens Forest Elementary School.
The program is co-sponsored by the school's Parents and Teachers Association, and the League of American Bicyclists. John McClun will discuss the skills parents need in teaching bike safety to their children.
Parents can learn more about the correct size bike and helmet for their children.
McClun, a bicycle safety instructor for Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks who has biked 70,000 miles, teaches at community colleges and is national spokesman for the League of American Bicyclists.
The league, 110 years old, is the oldest cycling education and advocacy group in the United States.
Information: 410-313-6900.
New Hope Lutheran
New Hope Lutheran Church's Youth Group has a spring calendar of "things to do."
Suanne Felix, Sean Peyton and Patty Schoon chaperoned the group at the Youth Congress at Virginia Beach.
Peyton is volunteer of the month. He attends all youth meetings, sings in the choir, is a member of the singles group and of the Monday night study group.
